Last revised: August 6, 2008
Psychology--Specific Disciplines:
Applied Disciplines
Scope: This is one of four guides to important print and
electronic reference sources in the field of psychology. These guides are as follows:
- Psychology--General
Psychology Resources
(Includes general works, history, and research methodology and statistics. Provides
good links to electronic indexes to journals and to Internet sites in psychology.)
-
Psychology--Specific Disciplines: Basic Disciplines
(Includes biological/physiological psychology, basic mental processes, developmental
psychology, neuropsychology and psychophysiology, and social psychology).
- Psychology--Specific Disciplines: Applied Disciplines
(Includes clinical psychology and counseling, educational psychology, and
industrial/organizational psychology).
- Tests and
Measurements
(This guide provides access to specific psychological/educational tests and
measurements. It also lists books that deal generally with the field of psychometrics.)
Clinical Psychology and Counseling
Clinical Psychology and Counseling--Dictionaries
and Encyclopedias
- Biggs, Donald A., and Gerald Porter. Dictionary of counseling. Albany, NY: SUNY,
1994.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: BF431.C6B444 1994
This is a dictionary of terms that apply to counseling in the U.S. in this century.
- Campbell, Robert Jean. Campbell's psychiatric dictionary. New York, NY: Oxford
University Press, 2004.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC437.H5 2004
Comprehensive dictionary which attempts to keep abreast of the expansion and changes in the
terminology used in the social sciences.
- Chessick, Richard D. A dictionary for psychotherapists: dynamic concepts in
psychotherapy. Northvale, NJ: J. Aronson, 1993.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC475.7.C481993
This dictionary is comprised of essays on more than 250 terms. Directed to the psychotherapy community, its purpose is instruction and facilitation of skills in psychotherapy practice.
- Doctor, Ronald M., and Ada P. Kahn. The encyclopedia of phobias, fears, and anxieties.
New York, NY: Facts on File, c 1989.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC535.D63 1989
Encyclopedia which gives clinical names, causes, and treatments of phobias.
- Erwin, Edward, ed. The Freud encyclopedia: theory, therapy, and culture. New York : Routledge, 2002.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: BF173 .F6176 2002
A one-volume encyclopedia that presents a wide-range of information about Freud, his theories, his advocates, and critics.
- Fink, George, ed. Encyclopedia of stress. San Diego, CA: Academic Press, 2000.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: QP82.2.S8 E53 2000
Comprehensive three-volume encyclopedia comprised of approximately 400 articles that deal with stress. These essays deal with stress from the perspective of more a dozen specific subject areas, including animal studies, drugs, human cognition and emotion, human psychopathology, immunology and inflammation, laboratory studies and tests, physiological aspects, and psychological therapy.
- Freeman, Arthur. Encyclopedia of cognitive behavior therapy.
New York : Springer, c2004.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC489.C63 E537 2004
Also available online through NetLibrary eBooks at http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=118363 .
Encyclopedia that gives a thorough overview of all aspects of cognitive therapy.
- Gladding, Samuel T. The counseling dictionary: conscise definitions of frequently used
terms. Upper Saddle, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall, 2000.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: BF637.C6G5332 2000
This dictionary is one of only few dictionaries that focuses on
counseling, and it also meets the need of providing "concise" definitions rather that essays.
- Hersen, Michel, editor-in-chief. Encyclopedia of behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, c2005.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC489.B4 E485 2005
This encyclopedia describes models, strategies and techniques of behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapies. Comprised of three volumes that cover "Adult Clinical Applications," "Child Clinical Applications," and "Educational Applications" respectively.
- Howells, John G., and M. Livia Osborn. A reference companion to the history of
abnormal psychology. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1984.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC454.4.H68 1984 v. A-L & M-Z
Broad coverage (more than 4,200 entries) that cover abnormal and clinical psychology, arranged in 40
broad subject categories.
- Kahn, Ada P. The encyclopedia of mental health. New York, NY: Facts on File,
2001.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC437.K34 2001
Easy-to-use encyclopedia for both general readers and mental health professionals. Has more than
1,000 succinct entries.
- Kahn, Ada P. The encyclopedia of stress and stress-related diseases. New York, NY: Facts on File, 2006.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: QP82.2.S8K34 2006
Encyclopedia with more than 800 succinct entries that detail cultural, social, and technological causes of stress, human reactions to these stresses, and ways to deal with them.
- Kaplan, Harold I., Benjamin J. Sadock, and Robert Canton. Comprehensive glossary of
psychiatry and psychology. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Williams, 1991.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC437.K36 1991
Using terms that are consistent with the DSM-III-R, this dictionary provides concise and lucid
definitions, many of which include clinical examples. Well cross-referenced.
- Levinson, David, James J. Ponzetti, Jr., and Peter F. Jorgensen, eds. Encyclopedia of human emotions. New York, NY: Macmillan, 1999.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: BF531.E55 1999 v. 1 & 2
Comprehensive information about nature, causes, expression, and role of human emotions in society. A multi-disciplinary work comprised of 146 scholarly essays.
- McGuigan.F.J. Encyclopedia of stress. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1999.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: BF575.S75 M235 1999
Short encyclopedic entries that describe different types, causes, and effects of stress.
- Miermont, Jacques. Edited, expanded, and revised by Hugh Jenkins; translated by Chris
Turner. A dictionary of family therapy. Oxford, UK; Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Reference,
1995.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC488.5.M5313 1995
Fully international in scope, this dictionary is comprised of articles that define the field of family
therapy of related therapies, with many English-language sources cited.
- Noll, Richard. The encyclopedia of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
New York, NY: Facts on File, 2007.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC514.N63 2007
Encyclopedia that deals with historical, biographical, and clinical aspects of psychotic illnesses, though
the primary focus is schizophrenia. For general library users.
- Roesch, Roberta. The encyclopedia of depression. New York, NY: Facts on File,
2001.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC537.R63 2001
Encyclopedia of more than 500 entries that provide a wide range of information about depression.
- Sauber, S. Richard, et. al. The dictionary of family psychology and family therapy.
Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, 1993.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC488.5.D525 1993
A dictionary to more than 1700 terms and concepts used in family psychology and family therapy.
- Scott, Jeffery. Key words in multicultural interventions. Westport, CT: Greenwood
Press, 1999.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER:BF637.C6K493 1999
Dictionary of words used frequently in the field of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy. A typical
entry begins with a definition, followed by information about the origin and usage of the respective term.
- Skelton, Ross M., general editor. The Edinburgh international encyclopaedia of psychoanalysis. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, c2006.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC501.4 .E35 2006
An encyclopedia that presents objective information on all schools of psychoanalysis.
- Solomon, Irving. The encyclopedia of evolving techniques in psychodynamic
therapy. Northvale, NJ: J. Aronson, 1992.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC501.4.S65 1992
Identifies and discusses psychoanalytic/psychodynamic terminology.
- Thackery, Ellen, and Madeline Harris, eds. The Gale encyclopedia of mental
disorders. Detroit, MI: Gale Group, 2003.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC437.G35 2003, v. 1-2
Directed to the general population, this attractive two-volume encyclopedia is a source of jargon-free,
easy-to-understand information about mental disorders and their treatment.
- Tudor, Keith, Tony Merry, and Windy Dryden. Dictionary of person-centered
psychology. London; Philadelphia: Whurr Publishers, 2002.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC481.T83 2002
A dictionary to key concepts in person-centered therapy, this reference also summarizes debates within
this approach, and the relationship between person-centered and other approaches to psychology.
- Wolman, Benjamin B., ed. International encyclopedia of psychiatry, psychology,
psychoanalysis & neurology. New York, NY: Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1977
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC334.I57 v. 1-12
Relying upon the assistance of more than 2000 authorities, this multi-volume encyclopedia presents a
wide range of information that pertains to human nature and behavior.
Clinical Psychology and Counseling--Guides and
Handbooks
Note: The University of Maryland Libraries collections contain numerous so-called "handbooks" that
actually are large compilations of essays on a given subject. These types of books are not included in
the following list. Instead, the following guides and handbooks generally provide more concise,
reference information:
- American Psychiatric Association. American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Compendium 2006. Arlington, VA: The Association, 2006.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC480 .A528 2006
Practice guidelines to assist psychiatrists in their clinical decision making.
- American Psychiatric Association. Handbook of psychiatric measures.
Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, 2000.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks, McKeldin Library Reference Media Cabinet (for
accompanying CD-ROM)
CALL NUMBER: RC473.P78 A46 2000
Compendium of rating scales, tests, and measures that assist in the caring for mentally ill patients. Each
tool is described in detail, including the respective reliability, validity, and strength and weakness of
each. Supplemental CD-ROM includes complete copies of the 108 measures discussed in the
handbook.
- American Psychiatric Association. Quick reference to the American Psychiatric Association practice guidelines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Compendium 2006. Arlington, VA: The Association, 2006.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC480 .A528 2006 Suppl.
Just what the title says: a "quick reference" to the Guidelines.
- Allen, Thomas E., et al. A primer on mental disorders: a guide for educators, families, and
students. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2001.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC454.P684 2001
Provides descriptions and treatments for mental disorders, and resources for further information.
Arranged according to the DSM-IV-TR.
- Baldwin, David S., and Jon Birtwistle. An atlas of depression. Boca Raton:
Parthenon Pub. Group, 2002.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: BF537.B337 2002
Heavily illustrated reference for students and professionals, that provides a concise and enlightening
overview of treatment of patients with depression.
- Bauer, Mark S. Field guide to psychiatric assessment and treatment. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2003.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: RC469 .B384 2003 Pocket size "quick reference" book designed for clinicians. Comprised of four sections: "Biopsyhosocial Assessment," "Symptom-Driven Interivewing," "Disorders" (which follow DSM-IV criteria), and "Treatment."
- Beckham, E. Edward, and William R. Leber. Handbook of depression. New York,
NY: Guilford Press, 1995.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC537.H338 1995
This handbook surveys theories and treatment models for depression.
- Brown, Steven D., and Robert W. Lent. Handbook of counseling psychology. New
York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: BF637.C6H315
2000
A handbook for researchers in the profession of counseling psychology.
- The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons complete home guide to
mental health. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Co., 1992
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: RC460.C59
1992
Designed as a home mental health advisor, this book describes emotional and mental maladies and how
and when to treat them.
- Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-IV-TR Washington,
DC: American Psychiatric Association, c2000.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks, McKeldin Library Reference Desk, McKeldin
Library Ready Reference CALL NUMBER: RC455.2.C4D536 2000
The standard resource for classification of mental disorders.
- Electronic DSM-IV-TR plus. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association
c2000.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Desk CALL NUMBER: RC455.2.C4E44
2000
CD-Rom version of DSM-IV-TR (Loaded on computers located behind McKeldin Reference
Desk).
- Gabbard, Glen O., editor-in-chief. Treatments of psychiatric disorders.
Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, 2001.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER:RC480.T69 2001, vol. 1-2
This important, comprehensive, painstakingly compiled handbook was mandated by the American
Psychiatric Association. It is leading reference book on treatment in American psychiatry. Each
section describes all of the optimal treatment modalities for a given psychiatric disorder.
- The ICD-10 classification of mental and behavioural disorders: clinical descriptions and
diagnostic guidelines. Geneva: World Health Organization, 1992.
LOCATION: Government Documents LC Stacks, McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC455.2.C4 I34
The result of 3 decades of development, this is a cross-culturally applicable, reliable manual of
diagnostic criteria for the assessment of mental disorders.
- Kendall, Philip C., James N. Butcher, and Grayson N. Hombeck, eds. Handbook of
research methods in clinical psychology. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC467.2.H36
Handbook which provides overview of current research methodologies and clinical services.
- Koocher, Gerald P., John C. Norcross, Sam S. Hill III, eds. Psychologists' desk
reference. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1998.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RC467.2.P78 1998
This guide presents a wide variety of information that is essential and/or useful to all levels of clinicians.
Included is such data as "diagnostic codes, test information , report checklists, practice guidelines,
treatment principles, ethics refreshers, legal regulations," etc.
- Meyer, Robert G. The clinician's handbook: integrated diagnostic, assessment, and
intervention in adult and adolescent psychopathology. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1996.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: RC469.M457
1996
Reference for mental health clinicians that attempts to serve as a complete reference in diagnosing
psychopathology. Attempts to attain this comprehensiveness by linking diagnostic categories (per the
DSM-IV) with behavioral observations, psychological test correlates, and treatment options.
- Moore, David P., and James W. Jefferson. Handbook of medical psychiatry. St.
Louis, MO: Mosby, 1996.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: RC455.4.B5M64
Self-described as a textbook, this work also effectively serves an encyclopedic function, with 279
chapters that correlate with mental disorders as identified in the DSM-IV. A typical chapter
provides a succinct description of a given disorder, followed by sections describing "Onset," "Clinical
Features," "Course," "Complications," "Etiology," "Differential Diagnosis," and "Treatment," then
followed by a brief bibliography.
- Morrison, M. Robert. The DSM-IV internet companion. New York, NY: W. W.
Norton, 1998.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: RC437.2.M67
1998
Guide to web sites related to DSM-IV disorders.
- Nathan, Peter E., and Jack M. Gorman. A guide to treatments that work. New
York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1998.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER:RC480.5.G85 1998
This guide provides detailed information on treatments currently used for virtually every recognized
mental disorder. Written by experts; contains bibliographies.
- Stewart, William. An A-Z of counseling theory and practice. Cheltenham, UK:
Nelson Thornes, 2001.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER:RC466.S74 2001
Reference guide and text to theories of counseling.
Clinical Psychology and Counseling-- Indexes to Journal Articles and Abstracts
The most comprehensive source of citations to articles in clinical psychology and counseling is:
- PsycINFO
PsycINFO indexes more than two million items in nearly two thousand journals, technical report series, and selected dissertations. Covering materials from 1872 to the present, PsycINFO is the single most comprehensive file for coverage of all areas of psychology, including clinical psychology and counseling.
An additional index to articles in this subject field, particularly those that deal with family therapy is:
- Family & society studies worldwide
A compilaton of four databases, including Inventory of Marriage and Family Literature the Australian Family Database, the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, Health Canada, and the U.S. Military Family Resource Center Documents Database. Abstracts from 2000+ journals, books, conference papers and government reports from 1970 to the present.
A further index to articles in this subject field, particularly those that have a psychiatric focus, is:
- MEDLINE
MEDLINE provides authoritative medical information. Created by the National Library of Medicine of Health (NIH).
Clinical Psychology and Counseling--Other
Resources
- Directory of counseling services. Washington, DC: International Association of
Counseling Services, 2002.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: BF637.C6D5
2002
In addition to being a directory of approved counseling agencies, this tool gives a history, overview,
and objectives of the Association of Counseling Services, and details criteria and standards for
accreditation by the Association.
- Fisher, Joel, and Kevin Corcoran. Measures for clinical practice: a sourcebook.
New York, NY: Free Press, 1994.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: BF176.C66 1994 v. 1-2
Extensive collection of available quantitative tools for measuring treatment outcomes. This book
describes and actually contains instruments to be used in a clinical setting.
- Simonian, Susan J., and Kenneth J. Tarnowski. Directory of internship and post-doctoral
fellowships in clinical child/pediatric psychology, 1999-2000. Mahwah, N.J., Lawrence Erlbaum,
1999.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: RJ5033.D57 1997
Directory to specific training programs in clinical child psychology and pediatric psychology.
Educational Psychology
Educational Psychology--Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
- De Corte, Erik, and Franz E. Weinert, eds. International encyclopedia of developmental and
instructional psychology. Tarrytown, NY: Pergamon, 1996.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: BF712.7.I58 1996
With the observation that what originally were two discrete disciplines (i.e. developmental psychology
and educational psychology) have tended to overlap during the past century; consequently, this
encyclopedia attempts to look at learning and instruction in this context .
- Fagan, Thomas K., and Paul G. Warden, eds. Historical encyclopedia of school
psychology. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1996
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: LB1027.55.H57 1996
Reference book that defines terms, concepts, and people that comprise the evolving history of school
psychology.
- Harre, Rom, and Roger Lamb, eds. The dictionary of developmental and educational
psychology. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1986
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: BF712.7.D53 1986
Material derived from the editors' Encyclopedic Dictionary of Psychology, with entries and lists
expanded to provide focus on developmental and educational psychology.
- Lee, Steven W. ed. Encyclopedia of school psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2008.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: LB1027.55.E523 2005
Encyclopedia comprised of 250 entries that provides a wide range of timely information that will be helpful to educators. Well-organized with numerous tables, reading lists, etc. Also includes "pro-con" viewpoints of controversial topics.
- Salkind, Neil J. ed.; managing ed., Kristen Rasmussen. Encyclopedia of educational psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2008.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: LB1050.9.E63 2008
Two-volume encyclopedia directed presenting the field of educational psychology to a general audience.
Educational Psychology--Guides and Specialized Handbooks
- Jimerson, Shane R., Thomas D. Oakland, Peter T. Farrell, eds. The handbook of international school psychology.
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Pubolications, 2007.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: LB1027.55.H357 2007
Handbook comprised of 43 essays each of which describes current school psychology practice in a given nation. These are followed by five chapters that synthesize and analyze the preceding chapters.
- O'Brien, Nancy P. Education: A guide to reference and information sources. Englewood, CO:
Libraries Unlimited, 2000.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks CALL NUMBER: LB15.O27 2000 A guide to reference books in education. Has section on educational psychology reference books.
- Reynolds, Cecil R. And Randy W. Kamphaus, eds. Handbook of psychological and
educational assessment of children. New York, NY: Guilford Press, 1990.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: BF722.R49 1990 v. 2
This volume provides thorough reviews of a wide range of personality, behavior, and social skills
assessment tools.
Educational Psychology-- Indexes to Journal Articles and Abstracts
The most comprehensive source of citations to articles in industrial and organizational psychology is:
- Education Research Complete
With more full-text education journals than any other online index, this is the primary on-line resource for education research.
- ERIC
Comprised of full text of more than 2,200 digests and of citations with abstracts to articles in more than 1,000 journals and to reports in education and related fields.
- Exceptional child education resources. (Access through Research Port.)
Focusing on the education and
development of children who are gifted or who are physically, mentally, or learning disabled, this
database indexes more than 200 journals , books, government reports, and dissertations in education
and psychology.
- PsycINFO
PsycINFO indexes more than two million items in nearly two thousand journals, technical report series, and selected dissertations. Covering materials from 1872 to the present, PsycINFO is the single most comprehensive file for coverage of all areas of psychology, including educational and school psychology.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology--Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Guides,
and Handbooks
- Drenth, Pieter J.D., Henk Thierry, and Charles J. De Wolff, eds. Handbook of work
and organizational psychology. East Sussex, UK: Psychology Press, c1998.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: HF5548.8.H2655 1998 v. 1-4
Based on the findings of European organizational psychologists, particularly those in Holland, this
four-volume set covers a wide variety of topics including selection and hiring, subjective perceptions of
work, training and management, socialization to employment, participative management, conflict
resolution, and women and work.
- Dunnette, Marvin D., and Leaetta M. Hough, eds. Handbook of industrial and
organizational psychology. Chicago, IL: 1990.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: HF5548.8.H265 1990 v. 1-4
This multi-volume guide covers an extensive range of topics within the topic of industrial/organizational
psychology. Provides extensive reference lists, tables, and figures and statistics with each chapter.
Written in a way (i.e. with explanations of technical terms) to make it readily understandable to students
as well as to professionals.
- Nicholson, Nigel., ed. The Blackwell encyclopedic dictionary of organizational
behavior. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Publishers, 1995.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: HD58.7.B57 1995
Provides more than 500 extended definitions/essays written by 180 experts in the fields of business
administration, economics, organizational psychology and organization theory.
- Rogelberg, Steven G., ed. Encyclopedia of industrial and organizational psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, c.2007.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: HF5548.8.E497 2007
Comprised of approximately 400 scholarly signed entries averaging three-pages, this two-volume encyclopedia is the likely the most comprehensive reference tool in the fields of industrial and organizational psychology. Also contains useful reading lists and appendices (e.g. listing graduate programs, professional journals, organizations, etc.).
Industrial and Organizational Psychology-- Indexes to Journal Articles and Abstracts
The most comprehensive source of citations to articles in industrial and organizational psychology is:
- PsycINFO
PsycINFO indexes more than two million items in nearly two thousand journals, technical report series, and selected dissertations. Covering materials from 1872 to the present, PsycINFO is the single most comprehensive file for coverage of all areas of psychology, including industrial and organizational psychology.
Additional indexes to articles in this subject field include the following:
- Business & company research center. (Access through Research Port. Then conduct an "advanced search." Next opt for "News/Magazines" in the "Content Area" menu.)
A comprehensive business
database.
- Business source premier. (Access through Research Port.)
Provides full text for more than 1,100
scholarly business journals covering management, economics, finance, accounting, international
business, etc. Provides indexing and abstracts for more than 4,600 journals.
- Human resources abstracts. Newbury Park, CA: Sage, 1975-.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks
CALL NUMBER: Z7165.U5P22 v.10-
A continuation of "Poverty and Human Resources Abstracts" (1966-1974), this is an index to
books and more than 200 journals in psychology, sociology, urban and public affairs, law,
management, and human services. Relevance to organization/industrial psychology may be found in
areas of employee training, work life, unemployment, and workforce performance.
- International abstracts of human resources : a guide to the literature of management,
human resources, and personnel. Chelsea, MI: International abstracts of human resources.
LOCATION: McKeldin Library Reference Stacks.
CALL NUMBER: HF5549.P4522 v. 49- (Spring 2003-)
Note: Previously named Personnel management abstracts, CALL NUMBER:
HF5549.P452 v.12-31,v.33-48 (1966-2002).
This is an index with abstracts to articles in approximately 100 professional and scholarly journals that
deal with management and labor relations; however, it provide such headings as work environment, job
satisfaction, employee motivations, and other aspects of employee behavior .
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